vindication

noun/ˌvɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/

Frequency rank: #14,003 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

proof that someone or something is right, justified, or free from blame

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Example sentence

Her promotion was seen as vindication of her years of hard work and dedication.

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